BIKING
AUSTRIA
Mojstrana
Kranjska Gora
DAYS 1–2 Begin your journey in Ljubljana, Slovenia, one of Europe’s hidden gems • Bike to Bled, a picturesque resort town nestled in the foothills of the Julian Alps • Climb a beautifully forested route to Slovenia’s Triglav National Park and enjoy lunch at a local cheese farm • Gaze over the mountains and 360 degrees of water as you tour the dramatic Church of the Assumption of Mary on Bled Island • End the day with a dinner fit for royalty as alpenglow lights up the surrounding peaks. » Grand Hotel Toplice - Premiere DAY 3 Discover Slovenia’s postcard-perfect Radovna Valley and the famed mountaineering towns of Mojstrana and Kranjska Gora • Ski jumps in winter are just another part of the dramatic landscape in summer • Follow a scenic bike path along a converted railway • Relax into beach time in the romantic Slovenian fishing town of Portorož (Port of the Roses) • Dine on fresh-caught seafood and sample fine regional wines. » Kempinski Palace Portorož - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Cross the border by bike as Croatia’s dense forests and terraced fields welcome you • Cycle peaceful roads to Livade, the country’s truffle capital, and learn to spot these fragrant culinary delights • Ride from the Venetian town of Bale through central Istria’s striking landscape • Dive into history as you pass small villages, castle ruins and the remains of medieval towns • Stop for a swim on a deserted islet as you return by boat to our coastal retreat on the Adriatic. » Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery - Premiere Snowcapped peaks and expansive river valleys. Brilliantly blue glacial Lake Bled. Pedal past Venetian villages, castle ruins and terraced hills to the sunlit Adriatic. Mountain Lakes, Vineyards & Enchanted Seaside CROATIA & SLOVENIA’S ALPS
Bled
TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK
ROME
ITALY
Ljubljana
SLOVENIA
Trieste
Piran
Adriatic Sea
Livade
CROATIA
Bale
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Premiere Hotels $5,999 to $6,499 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group o \ Search SVCB on backroads.com
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